INDEED

indeed

(adverb) (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; “Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!”

indeed, so

(adverb) in truth (often tends to intensify); “they said the car would break down and indeed it did”; “it is very cold indeed”; “was indeed grateful”; “indeed, the rain may still come”; “he did so do it!”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

indeed (not comparable)

(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.

Synonyms: certainly, definitely, in fact, indubitably, really, surely, truly, undoubtedly, Thesaurus:actually

(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.

Interjection

indeed

Indicates emphatic agreement.

Synonyms: absolutely, for real, forsooth, indubitably, sure thing, true that

With interrogative intonation (low-high) indicates serious doubt.

Anagrams

• denied

Source: Wiktionary


In*deed", adv. Etym: [Prep. in + deed.]

Definition: In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies.

The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom. viii. 7. I were a beast indeed to do you wrong. Dryden. There is, indeed, no great pleasure in visiting these magazines of war. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 June 2025

BACKFIRE

(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”


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